US Glass MagazineDebra Levy writes "It happened pretty quietly and without fanfare, but it’s one of those 'silent statistics' that has the potential to bring real change to our industry and to construction in general. Let me explain. On 2018, for the first time, the average annual salary of construction workers passed those of college graduates. It wasn’t by a lot — $59,124 for the college grads vs. $59,267 for the construction workers — but it was significant and seen as the continuation of a trend that hasn’t peaked yet."READ MORE

USGlass News NetworkThe Architecture Expo floor at the AIA Conference on Architecture 2019 in Las Vegas is where glass companies are displaying the industry’s latest trends and products, such as a transitional film, hidden hardware and products used for school security. At Window Film Depot’s booth, the company is demonstrating how CoolVu Transitional Window Films’ product works to block sunlight and heat. Jeff Franson, president of CoolVu, explained that many people complain about window tint making a space too dark at night or during overcast weather.READ MORE

Colorado State University via Science Daily"Smart glass," an energy-efficiency product found in newer windows of cars, buildings and airplanes, slowly changes between transparent and tinted at the flip of a switch. "Slowly" is the operative word; typical smart glass takes several minutes to reach its darkened state, and many cycles between light and dark tend to degrade the tinting quality over time. Colorado State University chemists have devised a potentially major improvement to both the speed and durability of smart glass by providing a better understanding of how the glass works at the nanoscale.READ MORE

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Broker PulseAlthough New York city’s glass skyscrapers are iconic and breath-taking, it’s breaking from mold that is currently creating the city’s most modern buildings. One example is Park Slope’s PARLOUR. It is a 19-condominium building with two-to-five-bedroom units on Carroll Street. Although the building is made with traditional limestone and doesn’t showcase any out of ordinary architectural shape, the two-tiered building’s window design is something out of a quirky yet fashion-forward picture book: extra-large windows parallel vertically and horizontally to each other and line the entire building. READ MORE

Four States HomepageWith summer right around the corner, homeowners are getting ready for lawn maintenance and at home projects. Before starting projects, whether outdoors or indoors, safety glasses are a must for eye protection. Using lawn mowers, weed eaters, hedge trimmers and hammers all produce flying debris that can injure eyes. One expert says some homeowners may be surprised by the injuries that common tools can cause.READ MORE

Business 2 CommunityPersonal brands matter to everyone, not just startup founders and public speakers. In the age of social media, every employee owns a unique personal brand, and most employees want to grow those brands to boost their careers. As the boss, you can help your team members accomplish that goal by providing the guidance and opportunities they need to flourish. Even if you invest in people who eventually leave your company to pursue other passions, they’ll remember the help you provided and speak highly of your brand to others in their network. That positive word-of-mouth advertising could pay major dividends down the road.READ MORE

Woodworking NetworkFerwood’s headquarters span more than 200,000 square feet, with each section stringently categorized by its function and machine type. An impressive showroom houses the completed machines — separate areas have been designed for handling, cleaning, sanding and painting, edgebanding, cutting, drilling and routing. Each area plays a vital role in the machine’s restoration process and guarantees each machine, regardless of its make or model, benefits from an intensive program. READ MORE